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Forum: Reef Discussion 09/13/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By MattToTheMax
I'll do a water change on the 38 and put the...

I'll do a water change on the 38 and put the water into the 90. I guess I'll also try to put a live rock or two from my established tank in with a scoop of live sand to seed the sand bed and let it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/12/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By MattToTheMax
new tank, but i used live sand, and everything...

new tank, but i used live sand, and everything being put in it is from a well established tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/12/2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By MattToTheMax
best method for transferring tanks

I'm upgrading a 38 gal to a 90 AGA megaflow.
Have the saltwater in, mixed and set to 1.024 sg.
I added 80 lbs of live sand this morning and waiting for that to settle. Next step is to transfer the...
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 05/30/2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,689
Posted By MattToTheMax
do you have any of the rics left? I live in...

do you have any of the rics left?
I live in copley.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/08/2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 282
Posted By MattToTheMax
i have PCs on my current tank and am always...

i have PCs on my current tank and am always bummed about the way the lights look after seeing VHO, MHs, or T5s. plus the bulbs are way expensive. you'll get more bang for the money with T5s. plus...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 156
Posted By MattToTheMax
clean glass before siliconing baffles

i'm not sure if siliconing is a word or not but anyways i'm going to be installing my glass baffles in my sump today and the tube of AGA silicon says to clean the area with alcohol before i use it.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By MattToTheMax
you should get less head loss from 45's and...

you should get less head loss from 45's and possibly less noise. at least that's what i've heard.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/14/2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By MattToTheMax
for your baffles I think you might want to change...

for your baffles I think you might want to change there heights:
1. 7" tall
2. i would think 8 - 8.5" tall, if it is 6", the water will just flow over not under.
3. 7" tall
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/06/2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 245
Posted By MattToTheMax
I used rustoleum black and just rolled it on. ...

I used rustoleum black and just rolled it on. took me about 4 coats and ended up looking very nice.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/02/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By MattToTheMax
Acyrilics got back to me and said he has used it...

Acyrilics got back to me and said he has used it for years with no problems ever, which is good enough for me.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By MattToTheMax
got your pm, i'll try the place in akron or...

got your pm,
i'll try the place in akron or mcmaster.
I've been working on my tank for a year so 3 more weeks wouldn't hurt on cure time, haha.
The not being able to stand prolonged periods in...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By MattToTheMax
xchrisjb, Where do you get the Dow Corning 795?...

xchrisjb,
Where do you get the Dow Corning 795? and does it matter what color (will one leach chemicals and kill everything or are they all safe)?
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By MattToTheMax
ok thanks for all of the advice. my acrylic is...

ok thanks for all of the advice.
my acrylic is 1/4" thick and is about 1/8" less wide than the tank. I'll look for the Dow Corning 795 and try to xchrisjb's method of gluing them in place, sounds...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/30/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 649
Posted By MattToTheMax
sump baffles

I made a sump out of a 30 gallon AGA with acyrllic baffles and GE II clear (w/o the chemicals). When testing the water pressure blew the baffles out so i'm not sure what to do (this was my first try...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/13/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 57,614
Posted By MattToTheMax
t11t5, I have the same question as Sean...

t11t5,
I have the same question as Sean although I live in akron/cleveland area. Can you post the name of the place that cut your glass?

They had 1/4" acrylic at the Lowes by me and cut it for...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/05/2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,092
Posted By MattToTheMax
how bout the tunze nano streams which are comming...

how bout the tunze nano streams which are comming out. not as big, and cheaper (although the one that can be hooked up the controller is expensive ~200)
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By MattToTheMax
great, I won't worry about it then, I just wanted...

great, I won't worry about it then, I just wanted to check so I could adjust the heigth of the plumbing if necessary.

Thanks!
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/21/2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 112
Posted By MattToTheMax
eheim pump internal mounting

I am using a Eheim 1260 for my return pump that will be located submersed in my sump. Should I put something under this pump to reduce vibrations? What?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By MattToTheMax
I definately agree with clsanchez77, I am going...

I definately agree with clsanchez77, I am going to pick up another one for both the drain and return.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By MattToTheMax
I was considering this at the start of building...

I was considering this at the start of building the sump, but thought the current way would be easier. If the current way doesn't work I'll probably swap the sump around like you said.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By MattToTheMax
thanks for your inputs. I like the idea of...

thanks for your inputs. I like the idea of having a valve on the drain just in case, but I agree in adding another union.

second question, I bought an AGA megaflow kit for inside the overflow. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/11/2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By MattToTheMax
Plumbing Check

OK, I started my plumbing on my new 90 AGA aquarium. Before I glue my plumbing in place I wanted a second opinion. I can't get my camera working so here is a drawing.

Am I doing anything...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 131
Posted By MattToTheMax
i just built my sump out of a glass tank with...

i just built my sump out of a glass tank with acrylic baffles and used 1/4" thick acrylic and GE type II clear 100% sillicon. I haven't gotten it wet yet but it seems to be sturdy. I have read of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/19/2006, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By MattToTheMax
i always thought the fun was setup and livestock...

i always thought the fun was setup and livestock purchasing. buying a complete setup just seems boring to me.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/28/2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By MattToTheMax
this place sells alot of that stuff: ...

this place sells alot of that stuff:
http://www.ipsf.com/
or maybe garf
www.garf.org
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